The event was held in partnership with OGP, CPD, Invest NI, Enterprise Ireland and Strategic Investment Board.

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Apart from meeting with key buyers, SMEs heard about upcoming opportunities and all of the latest public procurement news. One such news item was in relation to forming consortia. With recent changes to procurement practices by governments North and South, resulting in increasingly larger contracts being issued, delegates heard how it is now more important than ever for companies to consider forming consortia to bid for tenders. This may seem daunting at first, but there is support available so they do not need to face this challenge alone.  

Support available

InterTradeIreland tender supports include a consortia facilitation service, tender workshops for beginners and more experienced suppliers, a tender alert mobile app and a range of guides and useful information to help SMEs increase their chances of being successful at winning tenders.

Find out about our range of tendering supports by visiting www.intertradeireland.com/tendersuccessfully/ .

 
Other useful information is available from the Department of Finance and Personnel & CPD including the Public Procurement Guide for SMEs .